Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) offers a range of substantial benefits for individuals and families seeking long-term security, mobility, and lifestyle advantages in Europe.

• Successful applicants, their spouse/partner, dependent children (including an adopted child), up to 29 years of age, and dependent parents and grandparents all receive the right to live in Malta indefinitely.
• The programme allows for the inclusion of multiple generations in a single application, with flexibility to add dependents even after approval.

• There is no obligation to reside in Malta to maintain your status—residency can be purely strategic, without the need for long-term relocation.

• Permanent residents can live, establish businesses, or seek employment in Malta
• Malta is politically stable, economically robust, and has a thriving business-friendly environment within the EU

• Permanent residents can live, establish businesses, or seek employment in Malta.
• Holders of Maltese permanent residence enjoy access to Malta’s reputable medical facilities and educational institutions.
• Malta’s healthcare and schools are modelled on the British education system and are considered among the best in Europe.

• Malta is rated as one of the safest and most secure countries in Europe, with English as an official language, making settlement and integration smooth.

• Malta does not tax worldwide income for non-domiciled residents; only income and capital gains remitted to Malta are taxable (seek specific advice).
• Ability to open local bank accounts and invest in real estate, offering potential for property value appreciations.

• Qualifying property investments may be leased out, generating rental income if not needed for personal use

• Malta offers a pleasant climate, vibrant expat community, and culturally rich lifestyle at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

These benefits have made Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme one of the most attractive and family-friendly in Europe, particularly for non-EU nationals seeking stable, long-term European residence with maximum flexibility and minimal bureaucracy

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme’s requirements, process and fees are:

• Applicants must be non-EU, non-EEA or non-Swiss nationals
• The main applicant must demonstrate assets of at least €500,000 – with at least €150,000 in liquid financial assets, or assets worth at least €650,000 – with a minimum of €75,000 in liquid financial assets
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have no criminal record
• Covered by health insurance valid in the Schengen EU area
• Restricted countries are not eligible: Citizens of countries such as Afghanistan, Belarus, North Korea, Iran, Russia, Syria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen and Venezuela

• A spouse or long-term partner
• Children, including adopted children, under 18 years of age, of the applicant or spouse
• Disabled children over 18 years of age of the applicant or spouse
• Financially dependent, unmarried children up to 29 years of age
• Financially dependent parents and grandparents of both the applicant and the spouse

• Purchase a qualifying residential property in Malta or Gozo worth at least €375,000, or rent a property in Malta or Gozo for a minimum of €14,000 per year – the property can be rented to 3rd parties immediately
• A government contribution of € 37,000
• A €2,000 donation to a registered local charity (NGO)
• For each adult dependent a fee of € 7,500 each

• Pay to the Maltese Government an administrative fee of €60,000, with €15,000 payable upon submission of the application and the remaining €45,000 due within two months of receiving the Approval in Principle
• A biometrics card fee of €27.50 per person
• Additional dependants added after initial approval incur extra fees

Applicants undergo initial background checks.

On passing the background checks, they are issued a temporary 1-year residence permit for themselves and included family members

Upon final approval, the permit is converted to a permanent residence certificate

All applications must be submitted via a licensed agent to the Residency Malta Agency – Acumum as a licensed agent

• Buyers of qualifying property can rent out their investment immediately
• Renters may sublet the property after 5 years, if they have landlord approval

• No language requirement, no minimum physical residence obligation
• Life-long permanent residence for all included family members upon approval
• Ability to include up to five generations in one application
• Visa-free travel to all Schengen countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Acumum is licensed by the Maltese government to act as an Authorised Registered Mandatory (ARM), registration AKM-ACUM, and is authorised to manage all Maltese residency applications.

Please contact us to learn more.